Frequently Asked Questions

County conservation fee > Tax Information

• Do I need to pay the Conservation Fee?
• Who pays the County Conservation Fee?
• Which counties participate in the County Conservation Fee program?
• What is the purpose of the County Conservation Fee?

• Do I need to pay the Conservation Fee?Back to top

  Yes, if you record a taxable mortgage or deed in 1 of the 10 Minnesota counties that participate in the program. The fee is paid to the county.​

• Who pays the County Conservation Fee?Back to top

  The mortgagor or seller (grantor) pays this fee.​

• Which counties participate in the County Conservation Fee program?Back to top

  The following counties participate in the program:

  • Anoka
  • Carver
  • Dakota
  • Hennepin
  • Ramsey
  • Scott
  • Waseca
  • Washington
  • Winona
  • Wright​

• What is the purpose of the County Conservation Fee?Back to top

  To reimburse taxing jurisdictions for revenue lost under the Conservation Tax Credit (Minnesota Statutes, section 273.119) or on the valuation of agricultural preserves (M.S. 473H.10).